Teacher, Computer Science

Teacher, Computer Science Grades 5-8

Plan, organize, and implement appropriate instructional practices and strategies to develop students' skills in computer science topics such as coding animation, google apps, 3-D modeling, graphic design, web design, coding HTML, video production, video game design, photography, and photo editing. Lead students in experiments, investigations, and explorations of CS concepts; encourage students to develop a curiosity about their world and the ability to seek out answers by gaining an understanding of CS concepts.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Develops and administers CS curriculum consistent with CCS goals and objectives
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by CCS
• Enforces the CCS Student Code of Conduct, the CCS Uniform Code, and the CCS Computer Usage Code
• Promotes good citizenship through actions as a role model
• Conducts himself or herself according to professional, ethical principles that reflect favorably upon the individual and the school
• Maintains highest level of confidentiality pertaining to school and students' information, progress, and records
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by supervisor and/or school administrator
• Abides by the CCS Employee Manual, CCS policies and procedures, and all current PA Public School expectations

Qualifications include:

• A four-year college degree and PA Technology Education K-12 Certification
• Computer Science K-12 Certification, a plus
• Demonstrated competence as a classroom teacher
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles
• Ability to organize and coordinate work
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
• Knowledge of basic computer operations for Windows and macOS systems
• Experience with learning management systems, Schoology preferred
• Experience with JavaScript and/or Python preferred
• Experience with integrated development environments and debugging required
• Experience with object-oriented programming preferred
• Required Clearances include Criminal Background Clearance (Act 34), Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151), and FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114), all dated within one year of receipt
• Meets criteria for employment in a PA Public School

Work environment and physical demands include:

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Noise level in the work environment is usually mild to moderate depending on the specific site